Caramel Popcorn

I like caramel popcorn.
I like making caramel.

Hmm.

Time to make caramel popcorn.

My first attempt was not quite on target, but still tasty. I added bacon and spanish peanuts.

Some lessons:

• Make the popcorn first (before the caramel)
• Try to remove un-popped kernels before mixing in the caramel
• Brown sugar does not caramelize the same as white sugar

It was interesting to see the recipe call for baking soda. I assume that lightens up the caramel. I added cooked bacon before the low-temperature baking, added a nice note, but ended up a little over-cooked.

Next time, I'd add the bacon at or near the end. Maybe to individual servings so the leftovers would be more shelf-stable.